Purpose
Monroe Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners and Staff’s commitment to excellence has enabled us to be the recipient of HUD’s prestigious High Performer designation since origination of the award. We will continue with that same spirit of excellence as we prepare innovative approaches to the housing needs of the future. As Executive Director of the Monroe Housing Authority, I would like to personally invite you to see what Monroe Housing Authority has to offer as we implement HUD’s mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities that provide quality affordable homes for all.
— William V. Smart, Executive Director
Our Mission
The Monroe Housing Authority is founded on the belief that decent, safe, and affordable housing are central to the physical and emotional health, the productivity, and the self-esteem of the people it serves. Recognizing its responsibility to maintain physical properties, while affording dignity and respect to every individual, the objective of the Monroe Housing Authority is to improve the quality of life through a community partnership which promotes decent and safe neighborhoods.
Our Portfolio
Choosing where to live is one of the most important decisions you can make. Monroe Housing Authority owns and manages a diverse portfolio of housing solutions including properties for families, persons with disabilities, and retirees. These 3,802 housing choices include: 1,562 Housing Choice Vouchers; 1,522 Public Housing residences; and 718 LIHTC, 202s, and other mixed finance residences.